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RBPIT40 insightsLatest Sep 13, 2026
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PositiveUsageSep 12, 2026Legendary Upside
The source expects Warren to see significant usage in the Steelers-Falcons game, viewing him and Rico Dowel as interchangeable in the backfield. Warren is characterized as 'legit good'—a more efficient runner than Dowel last year and an elite receiver with 40 receptions despite Kenny Gainwell's strong receiving year. The source believes Warren's versatility will eventually resolve in his favor long-term, though Week 1 may feature an equal split with Dowel.
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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Warren had arguably his most productive season last year as the RB18 in fantasy points per game, setting career highs in carries (211), rushing yards (958), and total touchdowns (eight). He ranked sixth in missed tackle rate, ninth in yards after contact per attempt, 12th in rushing success rate, third in yards per route run, and seventh in first downs per route run. However, Kenneth Gainwell moved on from Pittsburgh and Mike McCarthy brought in Rico Dowdle, his preferred back. Warren's role has evolved from passing-down back to lead back, but Derek Brown notes his role is now in flux with the new head coach and backfield mate. Brown projects Warren as a flex play for Week 1 with usage up in the air, though he could pay off if he reaches the end zone. Atlanta was a middle-of-the-road run defense in Weeks 12-18 (15th in stuff rate and rushing success rate, 16th in yards before contact per attempt).
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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The Steelers RB has been the de facto receiving back but may not maintain his role advantage over Rico Dowdle. In weeks 9-18 of 2025, Dowdle posted a 67% rushing rate versus Warren's 29%, a 13% target share versus 8%, and a 100% goal-line rate versus 0%. While Warren earned more targets overall, Dowdle was more efficient with his receptions (1.21 vs 1.18 YPRR). HC Mike McCarthy praised both backs equally, suggesting workloads may not be as defined as expected. Pittsburgh's offensive line additions and new receiver could create a modern offense where Dowdle profiles as the better option.
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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football
Warren is expected to operate in a two-headed committee with Rico Dowdle, with Dowdle likely taking the lead on early downs and Warren highlighted in passing situations. The source notes it's possible neither emerges as a weekly starting option, especially in Mike McCarthy's offense, where RB rooms have posted an average finish of 25th in fantasy points (none better than 13th) and 29th in target share (none better than 20th) during McCarthy's last eight seasons as a head coach.
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PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The matchup is awesome for Warren. The Steelers are 13th in projected points while hosting the Falcons, who won't have either 2025 first-round edge this week. The Falcons were league average against fantasy RBs last year with them and assume the Falcons have a bottom-three DL right now and mediocre off-ball LBs. Warren projects for 62.5 total yards and 9.6 half PPR points by the betting markets, but Joe Brady disagrees with those projections as too low.
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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Warren went overlooked in the offseason as an incumbent in an offense set up for players with his skill set. New HC Mike McCarthy typically likes passing more than running, and this version of Aaron Rodgers loves throwing to his RBs so he doesn't have to get hit or throw deep. Last year, the Steelers were fourth in RB usage because Kenny Gainwell was the RB4 in receptions per game (4.3), while Warren caught 2.4 per game (RB19). Warren should have FLEX value in a similar role to last year when he finished as the RB20 per game on RB21 usage. If he can keep some of the goal line role while absorbing more receptions, then he's going to beat ADP with ease.
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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Warren went overlooked in the offseason as an incumbent in an offense set up for players with his skill set. He should have FLEX value in a similar role to last year when he finished as RB20 per game on RB21 usage. If he can keep some of the goal-line role while absorbing more receptions, he's going to beat ADP with ease. Hayden Winks projects 62.5 total yards and 9.6 half PPR points by betting markets, but disagrees with those projections as being worse than his prior year for unclear reasons.
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